DROPOUTS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

dropouts

noun

plural of dropout

as in idlers

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as in leavers

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Recent Examples of dropouts Reasons for the increase in dropouts Baltimore City Schools says the dropout rate is seeing a spike because of the COVID pandemic, adding that students who began high school during the pandemic were not receiving as many wrap around services through virtual learning. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026

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Noun

The wide-leg silhouette works with sneakers for casual outings like sightseeing and loafers for dressier occasions.

— Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Vionic’s office-friendly shoes, including loafers, flats, and sneakers, are on sale at Amazon.

— Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 July 2026

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Noun

In reality, the big debate has been about questions such as whether military bases should be named for traitors and whether governments should host monuments to a rebellion to defend slavery.

— David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Those who opposed the coup, like Tom Keith's grandfather, are still often thought of as traitors, just as his distant relatives are.

— Lee Cowan, CBS News, 12 July 2026